Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Slow Year in Rug Business




We managed to survive, but it was a very slow 2009. Buyers did not want to spend money buying rugs and if they did, they were looking for cheaper rugs. Those who needed to clean or repair their rugs were looking for deals and discount and in many cases postponed to have their rugs cleaned and repaired.

Since I am a positive thinking person by birth, I am sure 2010 will be a better year. If not, I will make it better by re-evaluating our business strategies and adjusting them. The next few days will be slow, but this will give me a chance to review my 2009 to take lessons from the experiences I gained. This will give me a good arsenal to fight and tackle the potential problems I will face in 2010.

Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.RugIdea.com
310-770-9085

Monday, December 7, 2009

Safavid Carpets: A Lecture by Dr. Jon Thompson
















Yesterday, Sunday December 6, 2009, Dr. Jon Thompson of London delivered an excellent lecture in our rug gallery on 1655 South La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles on Safavid Carpets. It was well attended and well received.

Here I am posting few pictures for the event.

Khosrow Sobhe
Certified Rug Specialist
www.ArdabilCarpet.com
310-770-9085

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Safavid Carpets by Dr. Jon Thompson


We are getting ready for tomorrow's lecture on Safavid Carpets by Dr. Jon Thompson who is coming to Los Angeles to deliver two lectures. The first one is for today, Saturday Dec. 5th at 2:00 pm at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, LACMA on the Ardabil Carpets. The second lecture will be delivered in our rug gallery on Safavid carpets on 1655 South La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035. This free lecture will also begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday Dec. 6, 2009.

Today, I will go to LACMA to see Jon Thompson and listen to his speech. If my time permits, I would also like to pay another visit to Ardabil and Coronation carpets on display.

Khosrow Sobhe
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.ArdabilCarpet.com

310-770-9085